December 2009
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EVENT: Poetry Slam 2009!
It’s our sixth annual Poetry Slam! Come support the arts or just for awesome music and poetry at Bay Street Coffee, on 12/19 (that’s a Saturday!) from 6-9PM. Tickets are only $5 - we’ll be selling in the bell tower quad and at the event itself, but it’s best to get your ticket beforehand. (: Also, all performers get a 40% discount on their tickets! In short: Be there or be...
Dec 8th
November 2009
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EVENT: NaNoWriMo Write-in
What: NaNoWriMo Write-in When: Saturday, November 21. 4-7 PM Where: Mission Coffee (151 Washington Blvd.) Cost: None (Optional: money for food) Event Details: Socialize with your fellow writers/Phoenicians! For NaNoWriMo participants, try and crank out 10k! Or if you’re not participating in NaNo, just come to support us! And have awesome coffee and snacks. :] Feel free to join us any time...
Nov 20th
EVENT: Editor Announcements
What: Editor Announcements When: Thursday, November 12 at lunch Where: P6 (Ms. Lindsey’s room) Cost: 1 can for the canned food drive + $3 membership fee, if you still haven’t paid Event Details: In addition to editor announcements, we’ll also be discussing super important and exciting upcoming Phoenician events, like our legendary Poetry Slam as well as a NaNoWriMo Write-In...
Nov 11th
October 2009
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WriMos in the house?
Hey, Phoenicians! We’re wondering how many of you are participating/interested in participating in National Novel Writing Month this year. It’s totally crazy (50,000 words in 30 days!) and totally fun (yay, caffeine!) and totally worth it. :) Anyway, if we get enough participation, we’re thinking about hosting write-ins in which we basically gather every week and clack...
Oct 27th
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Interview Schedule
Please show up for your interview on time. They will be held in P6, Ms. Lindsey’s room. If you cannot make your interview time, please e-mail us ASAP with a reasonable excuse or find someone to switch interview times with. Thanks! We look forward to meeting you. :) Monday (October 26) Lunch 12:00-12:10 Andrew Hsu 12:10-12:20 Rose Liu After school 2:40-2:50 Carl Gao ...
Oct 21st
EVENT: Phoenix Bonding Event
What: Magnificent Movie-Potluck Pre-Interview Bonding Extravaganza When: Saturday, October 24, 2009 at 3-7 PM Where: Sarah’s house (for more details, e-mail phoenixmsj@gmail.com) Cost: $3 membership fee, if you still haven’t paid Event Details: We’ll be watching Amélie, which is rated R but is a fabulous movie. :) The movie lasts a little over two hours, but we will also be...
Oct 17th
Homecoming woes
Hello, our lovely applicants! Due to the postponement of homecoming week, we’ll have to push back interviews and such, as well. Our fabulous bonding event, though, is still happening, so be on the lookout for our e-mail regarding that. Otherwise, we apologize for any inconvenience, and we hope you enjoy homecoming! :)
Oct 16th
Phoenix 10/8 Meeting Recap
Hey! Today was our second meeting of the year (: For those of you who couldn’t make it, here’s what we did: 1) Collected editor applications — email supplements to phoenixmsj@gmail.com! Also, if you couldn’t turn in your application today, you can still email it in until 11:59 of today (10/8). 2) Collected membership fees ($3) — you can continue to turn in membership...
Oct 9th
EVENT: Meeting!
EVENT: First Official Meeting! Turn in your apps and other fun things. What: Meeting When: Thursday, October 8, 2009 at lunch Where: P6 (Ms. Lindsey’s room) Cost: $3.00 membership fee, if you desire. Event Details: We’re going to talk and have fun. You can turn in your editor apps or just become a member (for only $3!). Even if you don’t want to pay the fee just yet, you can let us...
Oct 7th
September 2009
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Copy Editor Supplement
If you wish to apply for a copy editor position, edit the following passage as you see fit and attach it to your application: fitzgerald’s america is plagued by, the issues of class social standing and the supposed superiority of inherited wealth to wealth newly made. Even when Gatsby is able to as the the American Dream promises, make an life for hiself despite the background of his ancestors;...
Sep 27th
EVENT: Deadline for Editor Applications
What: Phoenix editor applications due When: Thursday, October 8, 2009 Where: Drop off at Ms. Lindsey’s room (P6) or in her box in the office. You can also turn it in to an editor or via e-mail (phoenixmsj@gmail.com) Cost: None Event Details: Download the application here. The copy editor supplement is located here. Interview details will be available a few weeks after the deadline. If...
Sep 23rd
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Sep 23rd
Phoenix Editor Application 2009 →
Download, complete, and turn in! You can give your completed application to an officer, drop it off in Ms. Lindsey’s box, or e-mail it to us at phoenixmsj@gmail.com.
Sep 23rd
un-official launch of Phoenix's first-ever...
If you spot any bugs/problems, please e-mail us at phoenixmsj (at) gmail.com. Thanks. :)
Sep 1st
EVENT: First meeting of the year!
What: First meeting When: Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at lunch Where: P6 (Ms. Lindsey’s room) Cost: None Event Details: GET PUMPED FOR THE FIRST MEETING OF THE YEAR, GUYS. It’s going to be the best. We’re going to be discussing the various positions you can apply for, how to apply, HOW AWESOME PHOENIX IS, and more! Also: food. Be there or be square.
Sep 1st